Albert is considering asking his boss for a raise. He looks at his boss' facial expression when she comes into the office and the monthly sales figures for his boss' department. Albert decides not to ask for a raise because his boss is frowning and the sales figures are well below average. At a noon meeting, the boss makes a few jokes and announces that Jeff, a co-worker of Albert's, will be getting a raise. Albert also hears that based on his boss' behavior at the meeting, two other coworkers are going to ask for a raise. Albert now decides to ask for a raise. According to Bandura, Albert decision is based on the process of:

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Albert's decision is based on Bandura's concept of triadic reciprocal causation, which involves the interaction of personal factors, behavior, and environmental influences. Albert's observation of his boss' behavior and the environment (co-workers getting raises) influenced his decision to ask for a raise.

Albert Is Considering Asking His Boss for a Raise